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Big 12 Football: 3 teams with the most to prove in Week 2

By Andrew Miller

NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 02: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners warms up before the game against the UTEP Miners at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated UTEP 56-7. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) *** local caption *** Baker Mayfield;
NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 02: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners warms up before the game against the UTEP Miners at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated UTEP 56-7. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) *** local caption *** Baker Mayfield; /
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First-year head coach Tom Herman still has a lot of work to do with the Texas Longhorns. The media put the Horns in the top 25 after seeing them post a losing record for the third consecutive season in 2016.

We now know that a fourth consecutive losing season is possible for Texas. However, they have the opportunity to quickly get back on track against the San Jose State Spartans. If the Charlie Strong-coached South Florida Bulls can beat San Jose State, so can Texas.

Sophomore quarterback Shane Buechele had a good outing in Week 1. He threw for more than 350 yards and three touchdowns. The Longhorn defense was what cost them the game against Maryland.

San Jose State does have the capability to put up some points. Yet, a loss to the Spartans would throw this Texas program into chaos. Herman needs to come out with a victory this week to create some type of positive buzz entering the USC game.

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